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rassle

verb

ˈra-səl

Definition of rassle

as in to wrestle

to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery the boys would rassle and roughhouse for hours on end

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The novel forces readers to wrestle with the uncomfortable fact that Chrissie would rather have two dead children than one who isn’t part of the dominant class.

— Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
Authorities said another teacher threw her phone at the attacker and then tackled him and wrestled with him for control of the weapon, likely saving lives before the shooter was shot by a father who followed him into the building.

— Gene Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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